Trump draws backlash for comment on Iran war: ‘Maybe we shouldn’t even be there’

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President Trump sparked backlash after suggesting the US may not need to protect the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting his own plea to NATO allies to assist in securing the strategic waterway amid the ongoing Iran war. The comments came amid the largest oil supply disruption in history. The contradictory statements raise questions about US strategic coherence in the Middle East.

President made contradictory comment to reporters on Air Force One after pleading with allies to help US secure Strait of Hormuz Middle East crisis – live updates Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Donald Trump drew a backlash on Sunday for suggesting US efforts to protect the Strait of Hormuz were unnecessary – and that “maybe we shouldn’t even be there at all” because his country has plenty of oil of its own. The president made the contradictory comment to reporters on Air Force One after pleading with European and Nato allies to enter the war in Iran to help the US secure the strait amid the largest oil supply disruption in history. Continue reading...